Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast

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On the Catalyst podcast, we dive into current events that are shaping how pharmacists approach their patients and their business. Fuel your passion for pharmacy, one conversation at a time. Hosted by Mark Bivins, Chief Growth Officer, RedSail Technologies

  1. From Grief to Purpose: Ritesh Shah on Building New Jersey’s First Charitable Pharmacy | Catalyst Episode 141

    27 AGO

    From Grief to Purpose: Ritesh Shah on Building New Jersey’s First Charitable Pharmacy | Catalyst Episode 141

    When tragedy struck his family, Ritesh Shah asked himself a simple question: “How do I continue the oath I took as a pharmacist?” The answer became opening New Jersey’s first (and only) charitable pharmacy alongside President Joseph Howe, which has provided thousands of free prescriptions to uninsured and underserved patients since 2022. In this episode, Ritesh opens up about the loss that changed his life, the launch of his autobiography Pills to Purpose, and his mission to make sure that no one is left behind because of the cost of medication.  Buy Now:  Pills to Purpose: From the Pharmacy to the Frontlines: Healing Beyond the Counter: https://www.amazon.com/Pills-Purpose-Pharmacy-Frontlines-Healing/dp/B0FL26WT2Q/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0    00:00 – Introduction to Ritesh Shah & his mission   02:23 – From India to independent pharmacy in New Jersey   05:52 – Building seven pharmacies and leading Legacy Pharmacy Group   07:44 – Losing his sister & the inspiration for a charitable pharmacy   09:44 – Opening New Jersey’s first charitable pharmacy in 2022   13:27 – Training the next generation: preceptor programs & students   20:20 – How BestRx supported the mission during the pandemic   26:05 – The vital role of his wife Asha in making it possible   44:23 – Pills to Purpose: A pharmacist’s story    Hosted By: Mark Bivins | Chief Growth Officer, RedSail Technologies & Hemal Desai | President, BestRx  Guest: Ritesh Shah, RPh | CEO & Managing Partner at Legacy Pharmacy Group & NJLEAF  & Joseph Howe | President, Ritesh Shah Charitable Pharmacy    Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit https://www.redsailtechnologies.com

    54 min
  2. T.J. Woodard on Taking a Stand for Louisiana Pharmacies | Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast Episode 140

    20 AGO

    T.J. Woodard on Taking a Stand for Louisiana Pharmacies | Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast Episode 140

    T.J. Woodard didn’t set out to become a voice for pharmacy reform. But from his base in Baton Rouge, LA, he’s helped lead the charge against PBMs and protect independent pharmacies across Louisiana. T.J. joins us to share how his career has evolved from filling scripts to shaping state policy and how he sees the industry moving forward. He offers us a front-row view of Louisiana’s recent PBM victories, the behind-the-scenes negotiations that made them possible, and how other states can follow suit.  00:00 - Welcome and guest introduction  01:44 – T.J.’s unexpected journey into pharmacy  06:19 - Lessons from chain pharmacy to independence  14:07 - Opening a downtown Baton Rouge pharmacy  18:42 - Provider relationships that drive growth  28:18 - Stepping into state pharmacy advocacy  31:02 - Louisiana’s big PBM reform wins  42:46 - Pushback from PBMs and rallying support  46:01 - What’s next: Enforcing the new laws    Hosted By: Johnathon Duhon | Director of Sales, PioneerRx Guest: T.J. Woodard | Co-Owner, Prescriptions to Geaux    Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit https://www.redsailtechnologies.com

    1 h y 4 min
  3. From Burnout to Breakthrough – Devan Conley’s Journey in Pharmacy & Recovery | Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast Episode 139

    13 AGO

    From Burnout to Breakthrough – Devan Conley’s Journey in Pharmacy & Recovery | Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast Episode 139

    Nearly 9 in 10 pharmacists are at a high risk of burnout, but how do affected pharmacists find a path forward? In this episode, we sit down with Devan Conley, Pharmacist at TrueCare Pharmacy in Concord, NC, to find out firsthand. Devin discusses his journey with burnout—which crept up during COVID and kept on for years, culminating in a struggle with prescription misuse. But, more importantly, Devan shares how he recovered, and how that recovery reshaped the way that he approaches life and pharmacy alike. Today, Devan is a pharmacist at a 340B pharmacy inside a federally qualified health center, launching behavioral health and harm reduction programs so that anyone dealing with similar struggles can find support. Devan’s message is clear: Burnout doesn’t have to be the end of your story but the beginning of a new one.  00:00 - Introduction to Devan Conley & TrueCare Pharmacy  02:00 - Burnout During COVID and Its Lasting Impact  08:40 - Path to Recovery and Regaining His Pharmacy License  18:50 - Opening a 340B Pharmacy in a Behavioral Health Setting  26:20 - Expanding Services with Long-Acting Injectables & Women’s Health  33:10 - Harm Reduction Initiatives and Narcan Program  47:50 - Lessons in Leadership, Resilience, and Community Impact  52:20 - Closing Thoughts & How to Connect with Devan    Hosted By: Mark Bivins | Chief Growth Officer, RedSail Technologies  Guest:  Devan Conley | Pharmacist, TrueCare Pharmacy     Devan’s LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/devan-conley-pharmd-msph-8732b87a/

    1 h y 2 min
  4. Scaling Specialty Care with Lori Maraist | Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast Episode 138

    30 JUL

    Scaling Specialty Care with Lori Maraist | Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast Episode 138

    Specialty pharmacy is one of the most critical areas of care—especially for patients with complex and chronic conditions—but scaling the business isn’t always easy. In this episode, Lori Maraist shows how pharmacists can do both. Lori, the Chief Operating Officer at Professional Arts Specialty Pharmacy, shares how she scaled her team from a small operation to a nationally recognized pharmacy with over 100 employees. She dives into how to carve out niches in specialty care, build a strong culture across a large team, and hire intentionally in high-stakes clinical environments. Whether you’re already in the specialty sector or just looking to learn more, Lori’s episode is one you won’t want to miss.    00:00 - Introduction to Lori Maraist and Professional Arts Pharmacy  02:11 - Lori’s Early Pharmacy Journey and Leadership Origins  06:16 - Evolution from Compounding to a Diversified Pharmacy Model   10:22 - Lessons in Change Management and Staff Buy-In  14:11 - Clinical Programs and Commercial Product Expansion  22:14 - National Licensure and Wound Care Specialization  31:00 - Hiring Philosophy and Building a Scalable Team  38:42 - Advice for Scaling a Pharmacy and Picking Leaders    Hosted By: Mark Bivins | Chief Growth Officer, RedSail Technologies          Johnathon Duhon | Director of Sales, PioneerRx  Guest:  Lori Maraist | Chief Operating Officer at Professional Arts Specialty Pharmacy    Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit https://www.redsailtechnologies.com

    54 min
  5. Reforming Pharmacy from the Inside Out with Dared Price | Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast Episode 137

    14 JUL

    Reforming Pharmacy from the Inside Out with Dared Price | Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast Episode 137

    What does it really mean to question the status quo? This week, we’re sitting down with Dared Price, a pharmacy owner who’s taking PBM reform from South Kansas all the way to Capitol Hill. Dared’s resumé is extensive: he’s started multiple pharmacies, built impressive clinical programs, and created a transparent PBM model that helped over 100 employer groups cut prescription costs. Lately, though, he’s turned his attention to PBM reform—and he’s already making waves: speaking at the White House, meeting with the Federal Trade Commission, and pushing for legislative change in the highest offices. In this episode, we dive into real-world wins in PBM reform, up-and-coming challenges, and how Dared is working to dismantle a broken system to build a better one.     https://oreadrx.com/    00:00 – Intro & Guest Intro   01:02 – Starting OreadRx   09:56 – Unbundling Benefits   14:14 – Working with Employers   21:22 – Kansas Policy Wins   28:27 – Speaking at the White House   36:58 – PBM Market Insights   42:40 – Future of Pharmacy      Hosted By: Mark Bivins | Chief Growth Officer, RedSail Technologies  Guest: Dared Price | President, Price Pharmacies Inc.    Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit https://www.redsailtechnologies.com

    55 min
  6. Workflow Wins: Pharmacy Efficiency & Immunization Growth with Rannon Ching | Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast Episode 136

    30 JUN

    Workflow Wins: Pharmacy Efficiency & Immunization Growth with Rannon Ching | Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast Episode 136

    Live from the Connect 2025 conference, PioneerRx superuser Rannon Ching shares how he and his pharmacy team are tackling new opportunities in the industry—all by getting their workflow right. He discusses how Texas legislation is opening doors, how you can leverage your team (and residents) to create new programs, and most importantly, how you can make practical workflow fixes to implement those programs. He also talks all things immunizations, organizations, and why pharmacy websites matter more than you think. If there’s one takeaway from Rannon, it’s this: When you free up workflow, you make space for everything else that matters.  01:14 – Tarrytown & PioneerRx Origin Story  03:54 – Senate Bill 1236 and Texas Advocacy  12:28 – Insulin Emergency Supply Bill  20:27 – Tarrytown's Mid-Year Focus  26:13 – Internal Operations & Front-End Strategy  32:02 – Med Sync Success & Staffing Strategy  44:02 – Residency Program & Leadership Development    Hosted By: Mark Bivins | Chief Growth Officer, RedSail Technologies          Johnathon Duhon | Director of Sales, PioneerRx  Guest: Rannon Ching | President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at Tarrytown Pharmacy    Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit https://www.redsailtechnologies.com

    57 min
  7. 20,000 Voices, One Mission: Fight for Pharmacy Reform with Benjamin Jolley | Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast Episode 135

    16 JUN

    20,000 Voices, One Mission: Fight for Pharmacy Reform with Benjamin Jolley | Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast Episode 135

    If there’s one name to know in the fight for PBM reform, it’s Benjamin Jolley. As Co-Founder of Apex Consulting and Senior Fellow at the American Economic Liberties Project, Ben has spent years exposing what’s been broken in the pharmacy system—and what can still be fixed. Most recently, he addressed 20,000 attendees at a rally in Salt Lake City to advocate for Breaking Up Big Medicine (breakupbigmedicine.com). This week, Ben joins us on the Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast to talk about all things advocacy, legislation, and fighting for what’s right from the front lines of the pharmacy all the way to Capitol Hill.    2:45 – Opening discussion on PBM reform momentum  8:16 – Legislative wins for pharmacy  11:44 – Banning vertical integration between PBMs and pharmacies  14:03 – “Break Up Big Medicine” campaign details  21:37 – Mandatory NADAC reporting: what's required and what it solves  29:36 – Chain vs. independent pricing: real-world examples of inequality  36:14 – Helping pharmacies with Medicare plan optimization  47:51 – Final thoughts and call to action for community involvement    Benjamin’s Substack: https://benjaminjolley.substack.com/  Apex Consulting: https://www.apexpharmacyconsulting.com/    Hosted By: Mark Bivins | Chief Growth Officer, RedSail Technologies  Guest: Benjamin Jolley | Pharmacist at Jolley’s Compounding Pharmacy    Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit https://www.redsailtechnologies.com

    56 min
  8. The Big Beautiful Bill: Medicaid Cuts, PBM Reform, & State-Level Wins | Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast

    2 JUN

    The Big Beautiful Bill: Medicaid Cuts, PBM Reform, & State-Level Wins | Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast

    Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill is making headlines—and it could change the game for independent pharmacy forever. In this episode of the Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast, Mark and Josh break down what’s inside the sweeping budget bill passed by the U.S. House, including a national ban on spread pricing and a push for fair, transparent Medicaid managed care reimbursements. They dig into how these changes could impact independent pharmacies in states like Texas, Arkansas, and Iowa, and how advocacy is paying off in a big way. 00:00 – Big Beautiful Bill Act Overview 00:43 – Medicaid Cuts & Work Requirements 03:38 – Pharmacy Business Impact 04:25 – PBM Reform & Spread Pricing Ban 06:41 – NASDAQ Reporting Challenges 11:08 – State-Level Wins: Arkansas & Iowa 18:57 – Medicare Negotiation Uncertainty 24:05 – Previewing the Connect Conference Hosted By: Mark Bivins, SVP of Sales, RedSail Technologies | Josh Howland, President of Pharmacy Systems, RedSail Technologies     Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit https://www.redsailtechnologies.com

    29 min
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On the Catalyst podcast, we dive into current events that are shaping how pharmacists approach their patients and their business. Fuel your passion for pharmacy, one conversation at a time. Hosted by Mark Bivins, Chief Growth Officer, RedSail Technologies

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    RedSail Technologies
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    2020 - 2025
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